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Japanese culture and traditions

Goshuin English guide: 御朱印につき英語で説明

In this post, I'll show you what goshuin is: The origin, meaning, way to get, types, and special ones in Gion Matsuri festival.
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Kekkai speaks to us without a word 結界につき英語で説明

We often spot this bar in Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and other facilities. It is a Kekkai (結界). In this post, I'll show you what it is. 合掌
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Shinyoku makes all the things come alive 新緑につき英語で説明

Shin Ryoku(新緑) means "new green (leaves)" that tell us the arrival of the new season. In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy them.
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🎏Koinobori on iPhone:こいのぼりにつき英語で説明

What is 🎏?I heard we can use 🎏 on every single iPhone. The Emoji stands for Koinobori or "Carp Streamer," the carp-shape...
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Setsubun :We drive away Oni/ Jyaki and greet spring 節分を英語で説明

On February 3, we cerebrate Setsubun in order to chase away Oni, the evil spirits, and welcome a new season. We throw roasted beans and decorate the entrance of our home with an ornament of sardine.
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Eto, the traditional calendar in Japan 干支につき英語で説明

In Japan, we have several ways to express a year: Koki, Imperial period, Japanese lunar calendar, CE, and Eto(干支). This post shows you a comprehensive understanding.
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Komorebi, the Japanese Aesthetic sense 木漏れ日を英語で説明

Komorebi(木漏れ日) means the sunbeams leaking from woods and leaves. we can't find such a word in any other languages but you can understand our aesthetic sense. 合掌
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Emperor Uda, the 1st “Tsundere” Cat Blogger in the 9th Century 宇多天皇と猫英語で説明

Emperor Uda talks about his cat in Kanpyo Gyoki (『寛平御記』), as the Tsunder cat blooger.
Japanese culture and traditions

Autumn Leaves/ Colors: What Color Do They Mean? 紅葉の意味を英語で説明

Strictly speaking, Autumn leaves mean the leaves turned red today. However, the word used to mean the leaves turned yellow.